Young people learn a lot from their parents and it is important for them to feel happy about discussing various issues at home. However, parents also need to feel confident themselves about sharing information with their children on more serious topics such as mental health.

A study conducted by researchers at Oxford University has discovered the benefits of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on individuals experiencing relapses of depression were equal to that of conventional prescription medication.

MPs have recently voiced their desire for mindfulness therapy to become a more readily available asset in the healthcare arsenal as its implementation can afford significant improvements in mental wellbeing.